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Football’s come home to Springhead in Niton

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Niton Community FC celebrated the return of football to the club’s home pitch, at Springhead, Niton, with a friendly fixture…

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A concert ‘in the best traditions’ by Ryde Chorus

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2024

by Nicholas Finney The Ryde Chorus Summer Concert on Saturday included a range of ecletic light English choral music with…

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Island dancers bring home medals for England following prestigious competition 

Press Release Jul 18, 2024

Five young dancers from the Island have brought home gold, silver and bronze medals after they joined Team England in…

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Isle of Wight Pride returns to Ryde beach this weekend

Press Release Jul 18, 2024

This Saturday, IW Pride celebrates a return to the beach with a weekend of entertainment, community village and to start…

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The Island’s new Youth Hub, a ‘one-stop-shop’ for employment skills support

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A new youth hub in Newport, delivered through a partnership between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the…

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Free advice on how to stay warm and save

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A new service, EnergyWise, has launched on the Isle of Wight, offering local homeowners advice tailored to their needs, helping…

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Gills Cliff Road is set to reopen on August 9

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Work to make safe Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is progressing well with the section set to be re-opened to…

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Northwood Cemetery awarded coveted Green Flag Award

Press Release Jul 17, 2024

The Friends of Northwood Cemetery are today (Wednesday) celebrating after being awarded a coveted Green Flag Award. The accolade is…

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Small steps, big difference this Plastic Free July

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Residents are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference this Plastic Free July. The Isle of…

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Record turnout at the Vernon Square Summer Party

Press Release Jul 17, 2024

With the weather firmly on its side, the annual Summer Party in Vernon Square, Ryde attracted around 200 attendees, generating…

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Motorcycle action returns to Smallbrook Stadium tomorrow

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High-speed fast track motorcycle action returns to Smallbrook Stadium tomorrow (Thursday) after a two week break when the Wightlink Warriors…

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More accolades awarded to Calbourne Classics at County Show

Press Release Jul 17, 2024

The Royal Isle of Wight County Show is a key event in the agricultural calendar. Calbourne Classics are always excited…

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Leeson Road has opened for the summer holidays

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Leeson Road is set to re-open for the summer holidays. The decision follows assessment of recent data supplied by increased…

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Football fundraiser supports men’s mental health

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2024

Julie Squires and Ventnor football club organised a fun-filled fund-raising football match at Watcombe Bottom, with a barbecue and bouncy…

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Female finals friendly finesse in this week’s Island bowls

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2024

Shanklin Bowls Club hosted two days of friendly, finesse-filled finals, with individual and team competition champions crowned by the county…

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Shanklin junior rowers rule Rouen regatta

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2024

Shanklin junior rowers, Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby, were selected to row for Team GB as J16 Men’s Double, following…

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